Jack Marley
Saxophonist & arts journalist working in Cambridge and London. I write reviews, interviews, and opinion pieces, as well as regularly performing.
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Teen World of Arts Magazine
Riot at the Rite - Feature
Riot at the Rite - Feature
The legend says Stravinsky’s score sparked chaos at the 1913 premiere of The Rite of Spring. TWoA unpacks what really happened—revealing how Nijinsky’s radical choreography, performance conditions, and audience expectations shaped the uproar far more than the music alone.
TwoSet Violin Livestreamed performances - Feature
TwoSet Violin Livestreamed performances - Feature
Intro to Classical Saxophone - Feature
Intro to Classical Saxophone - Feature
Discover the fascinating world of classical saxophone—an instrument better known for jazz yet rich with its own repertoire and innovators. From Glazunov’s Concerto and Ibert’s Concertino da Camera to modern works by Takashi Yoshimatsu, explore the pioneers, ensembles, and groundbreaking performers r
Cathy Berberian & Berio's Folk songs - Feature
Cathy Berberian & Berio's Folk songs - Feature
Glenn Gould's Neurodivergence - Opinion
Glenn Gould's Neurodivergence - Opinion
John Cage's 4'33" - Feature
John Cage's 4'33" - Feature
Social Media & Classical Music - Opinion
Social Media & Classical Music - Opinion
Cusp Magazine
London Sinfonietta and Marius Neset (24/11/25) - Review
London Sinfonietta and Marius Neset (24/11/25) - Review
Jack Marley reviews a performance of two multimedia works by Ashkan Layegh and Marius Neset at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall
Apollo Saxophone Quartet (26/9/25) - Review
Apollo Saxophone Quartet (26/9/25) - Review
The Apollo Saxophone Quartet performs alongside a screening of a vintage cartoon. For more reviews visit www.thecuspmagazine.com
London Sinfonietta's In C (30/4/25) - Review
London Sinfonietta's In C (30/4/25) - Review
Our review of a cross-disciplinary UK premiere of Terry Riley's groundbreaking open composition In C with dancers
Introduction to Fluxus - Feature
Introduction to Fluxus - Feature
5 things you didn't know about John Cage - Mini-Feature
5 things you didn't know about John Cage - Mini-Feature
Ed Fringe 2025
Is There Work on Mars? - Review
Is There Work on Mars? - Review
★★★ Solo writer and performer Faye Yan undergoes an evaluative assessment to procure a worker’s visa to Mars. Alongside this assessment, the show delves into the memories and feelings this process …
Second Class Queer - Review
Second Class Queer - Review
★★★★ Kumar Muniandy’s solo show is a deeply personal and political work, addressing a range of issues surrounding race, queerness, and diaspora. These themes emerge in the short conversations…
Queer Tales for Autistic Folk - Review
Queer Tales for Autistic Folk - Review
★★★★★ Taking the form of a live choose-your-own-story adventure, Cerys Bradley assumes the role of games master, consulting the audience on each stage of the protagonist’s journey; from how many ti…
1290.5 Steps to Autistic Success - Review
1290.5 Steps to Autistic Success - Review
★★★★ 1290.5 Steps to Autistic Success – Kittenageddon (Sidequests and Buffering) is AuDHD comedian Stags Woodward’s latest Edinburgh fringe offering. It is a joyous, low-key gig in which Stags appe…
Another Sight - Review
Another Sight - Review
Varsity (Cambridge, 2024-5)
Kate Romano - Interview
Kate Romano - Interview
Jack Marley sits down with Kate Romano to discuss her journey from studying at Cambridge to leading arts centre Stapleford Granary
Classical Music Playlists - Opinion
Classical Music Playlists - Opinion
Jack Marley delves into the art of study playlists, and argues Classical music is made for much more than background noise
Kettle's Yard - Review
Kettle's Yard - Review
Jack Marley heads to the iconic Cambridge spot and enjoys a relaxing evening of visual art and music
Simon Fairclough - Interview
Simon Fairclough - Interview
Jack Marley talks about opportunities for student music-making with Simon Fairclough, Director of the Centre for Music Performance
Cambridge's Classical Music Scene - Opinion
Cambridge's Classical Music Scene - Opinion
Professor Bernhardi - Review
Professor Bernhardi - Review
Reflections of a retired thespian - Personal Essay
Reflections of a retired thespian - Personal Essay
The Effect - Review
The Effect - Review
Cambridge’s Neurodiverse History - Personal Essay
Cambridge’s Neurodiverse History - Personal Essay
Summer Busking in Cambridge - Personal Essay
Summer Busking in Cambridge - Personal Essay
History of the Pembroke Players - Feature
History of the Pembroke Players - Feature
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Review
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Review
Cambridge College Theatre Societies - Feature
Cambridge College Theatre Societies - Feature
Student Theatre Special Effects - Feature
Student Theatre Special Effects - Feature
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra - Review
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra - Review
Salomé - Review
Salomé - Review
Cloud Eight and a Half - Review
Cloud Eight and a Half - Review
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